Evan Wilkerson

Wilkerson was born to Traci and Gene Wilkerson and has a sister, Olivia. Wilkerson and his sister are both para swimmers with leber congenital amaurosis.^[2][3]

He attended North Carolina Virtual Public School.^[4]

On September 25, 2023, Wilkerson was named to team USA's roster to compete at the 2023 Parapan American Games.^[5] He made his international debut at the event and won a silver medal in the 100 meter backstroke S12 and a bronze medal in the 100 meter breaststroke SB12 events.^[6][7]

On June 30, 2024, Wilkerson was named to team USA's roster to compete at the 2024 Summer Paralympics. He competed in the 100 metre freestyle S12, 100 metre backstroke S12, 100 metre butterfly S12, and mixed 4 × 100 metre freestyle relay 49pts events, but didn't medal.^[8] He made his World Para Swimming Championships debut in 2025 and won a bronze medal in the 100 metre backstroke S12 event.^[9]